The real Pocket Park problem
The front-page story about Pocket Park on Nov. 2 reveals an astonishing lack of understanding of the dynamics which lead to public inebriates hanging out there.

Proud to be a "liberal"
I get very tired of people on television calling each other "liberal," or "conservative," as if one has to go to one extreme or another. Underlying all of this is the false assumption of "my way or no way."

Why is court ruling outrageous?
In a written statement, Gov. Frank Murkowski said he was "outraged" by the decision of the Alaska Supreme Court that denying health benefits to partners of gays was unconstitutional. I wonder how he justifies his outrage to his gay friends and colleagues.

Questioning war is not demoralizing
Those who serve or have served in the military know better than anyone the horrible cost of war. That cost is death, physical and psychological injury, and incalculable destruction.

Taxing those with no vote
Gustavus has arguably the most deteriorated and unsafe dock in Southeast Alaska, or for that matter, all of Alaska.

Taxing those with no vote
Gustavus has arguably the most deteriorated and unsafe dock in Southeast Alaska, or for that matter, all of Alaska.

Why is court ruling outrageous?
In a written statement, Gov. Frank Murkowski said he was "outraged" by the decision of the Alaska Supreme Court that denying health benefits to partners of gays was unconstitutional. I wonder how he justifies his outrage to his gay friends and colleagues.

The real Pocket Park problem
The front-page story about Pocket Park on Nov. 2 reveals an astonishing lack of understanding of the dynamics which lead to public inebriates hanging out there.

Questioning war is not demoralizing
Those who serve or have served in the military know better than anyone the horrible cost of war. That cost is death, physical and psychological injury, and incalculable destruction.

Proud to be a "liberal"
I get very tired of people on television calling each other "liberal," or "conservative," as if one has to go to one extreme or another. Underlying all of this is the false assumption of "my way or no way."

Many of Juneau's sprinklers uninspected
With less than two months left in 2005, only about half of Juneau's 200 sprinkler-equipped buildings have had their required annual inspections, Juneau Fire Marshal Richard Etheridge said.

Photo: Breakwater stroll
Gulls fly off as a couple takes a stroll along the breakwater float Sunday afternoon at the Don Statter Memorial Boat Harbor.

Many of Juneau's sprinklers uninspected
With less than two months left in 2005, only about half of Juneau's 200 sprinkler-equipped buildings have had their required annual inspections, Juneau Fire Marshal Richard Etheridge said.

Total team effort lifts JDHS girls to title
Nothing stopped the Juneau-Douglas High School girls in their quest for a state title on Friday and Saturday at the State Swimming and Diving Championships at Bartlett High School in Anchorage.

Total team effort lifts JDHS girls to title
Nothing stopped the Juneau-Douglas High School girls in their quest for a state title on Friday and Saturday at the State Swimming and Diving Championships at Bartlett High School in Anchorage.

Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.

Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.

Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.

Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.

Menge: Focus is gas line, not how he got job
The new director of the Department of Natural Resources says his focus is on getting the best gas line deal possible for Alaskans, and he isn't worried about any perception that he's a "yes" man for the Murkowski administration.

Alaska crime victims isolated
Susan Jones knew she had to leave her southeast Alaska village when she came home to find her husband clutching his loaded rifle.

Governor's jet plane is on the way
The state Department of Public Safety has completed the purchase of a $2.6 million jet, and Commissioner Bill Tandeske says he expects the aircraft to be brought to Alaska by Tuesday.

Governor's jet plane is on the way
The state Department of Public Safety has completed the purchase of a $2.6 million jet, and Commissioner Bill Tandeske says he expects the aircraft to be brought to Alaska by Tuesday.

Menge: Focus is gas line, not how he got job
The new director of the Department of Natural Resources says his focus is on getting the best gas line deal possible for Alaskans, and he isn't worried about any perception that he's a "yes" man for the Murkowski administration.